Notes and Boasts: US U20 WNT, Aegean Hawks, Ayao Sossou, Richmond Kickers, Northern Virginia Majestics, Kwame Darko, Arlington Soccer Association, FIFA discussing video technology, Aly Wagner, Americans playing abroad, Montreal Impact, Paraguayan Star Shot In Head In Mexico City, Blatter Indicates 2018 World Cup Will Go To Europe, Rumor: Former WNT Forward Christie Welsh to Washington Freedom, VYSA Convention Thank You From PSW
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Soccer Watch: St Johnstone v Celtic, Tottenham v Fulham, Wolves v
Liverpool, Roma v Catania, Portsmouth v West Ham, Bolton v Burnley, Rangers v Heart of Midlothian,
Sevilla v Deportivo, Chelsea v
Birmingham, Man Utd v Man City, Milan v
Udinese, Blackburn v Wigan, U20 USA v Costa Rica, Inter v Juventus, U20 Canada v Mexico
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Tournaments: Southern Soccer Showcase: April 10/11 - U15 to U18G - Winston Salem NC, 2010 Chesterfield Icebreaker - March 6-7 in Richmond, Prince William Courage Icebreaker Tournament, GMU 5th Annual Girls Pre-Season Friendly Scramble - March 6 and 7
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break and Summer Residential Camp
Leagues and Events: Champions Fieldhouse U7-U9 Youth Soccer League starts January 30th!
Tryouts:
Real Maryland Super Y League Tryouts Girls U13 & U14, TSC Maryland Pride Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) tryouts, 2010 Royals
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> U.S. Men's National Team falls to Honduras 3-1 in friendly
The U.S. Men's National Team fell 3-1 to fellow 2010 FIFA
World Cup finalists Honduras in its opening match of 2010 after playing
down a man for more than 70 minutes at The Home Depot Center in Carson,
Calif.
[more +]
> Bolton Wanderers sign American international Stuart Holden
After being on trial with the English Premier League's Bolton for the
last few weeks, former Houston Dynamo midfielder Stuart Holden was
given a contract by the club that will last through the end of the
season.
[more +]
> U.S. U-20 Women defeat Mexico 2-1 at CONCACAF Championships
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team defeated Mexico 2-1 at Estadio
Cementos Progreso to claim first place in Group B at the 2010 CONCACAF
U-20 Women's Championship on Monday. As the group winner, the U.S. will
face Costa Rica, the second place finisher in Group A, in the first
semifinal at 2:30 p.m. ET this Thursday. The match will be televised
live on Fox Soccer Channel.
[more +]
> U.S. U-20 Men's National Team draws Brazil 1-1 at Copa Chivas
The U.S. U-20 Men's National Team continued play at the Copa Chivas
tournament in Guadalajara with a 1-1 draw against Brazil. Brazil struck
quickly in the second half, but the U.S. came back seven minutes later
to tie the game as Juan Agudelo calmly scored on a breakaway.
[more +]
> Bruce Arena elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2010
Former University of Virginia and D.C. United coach Bruce Arena has
been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2010 on the
Builder ballot. Arena's coaching record includes two FIFA World Cups with the U.S., two MLS Cup titles and five NCAA Championships.
[more +]
> U.S. U-14 Boys National Team wraps up trip to Guadalajara
Four local players wrapped up an eight-day trip to Guadalajara, Mexico
with the U-14 Boy's National Team, after playing six games against
Mexican youth clubs. The 36-players on the trip, all born in 1996,
trained daily under Manny Schellscheidt and his staff and played
matches every other day.
[more +]
> Charlie Davies recovering remarkably fast, could be ready for World Cup
U.S. Men's National Team striker Charlie Davies is on the path to what
seems a miraculous recovery from the October car accident that left him
with serious multiple injuries. He is now on the path to what seems a
miraculous recovery, one that may even allow him to be ready for the
World Cup this summer.
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over two weekends this spring. The first weekend will be March 20-21
and will include U11 and U12 Boys only. The first weekend games will be
played on turf fields. The second weekend will be March 27-28 and will
include U9-U19 Girls as well as U9,U10, and U13-U19 Boys. The second
weekend will be played on both turf and quality grass surfaces. The
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The U.S. Under-20 Women continued their march in the 2010 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship with a 4-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday. Combined with Mexico's 2-0 victory over Jamaica, the win booked the Americans a place in the semifinals.
The Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks defeated ABGC / La U by a 3-1 margin on Sunday in Annandale (Va.) to continue defense of their 2009 national title.
VMI defender Ayao Sossou was named to the 2009 Virginia Association of Sports Information Directors Men's Soccer Second Team.
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The defending USL-2 Champions Richmond Kickers have announced their 2010 professional schedule, opening with the first annual Pro-Am Challenge featuring NCAA Champion University of Virginia on Saturday, April 3rd. The 2010 USL Second Division regular season commences two weeks later against the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday, April 17th.
The Northern Virginia Majestics begin their 2010 campaign Saturday, May 15 on the road against the Tampa Bay Hellenic. The Majestics open their home season on Saturday, May 29th against last year's Atlantic Division champion Atlanta Silverbacks.
Kwame Darko, a member of the nationally-acclaimed University of Maryland soccer team, will release a mixtape on Saturday.
The Arlington Soccer Association has elected new members to its Board of Directors, has elected new officers, and has a new Executive Director and Bookkeeper.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted that football's governing body could sanction the use of video technology in the near future. He said FIFA will discuss the matter in March and could bring in goal-line cameras after this summer's World Cup.
LA Sol's Aly Wagner, a member of two U.S. Women's World Cup Teams (2003 & 2007) and two Olympic gold medal teams (2004 & 2008), has retired from professional soccer.
Check out how how all of our Yanks playing overseas fared in this past weekend's action.
The Vancouver Sun reported that Montreal Impact president Joey Saputo plans on having his team join Major League Soccer as soon as 2011, with realistic hopes set at 2012.
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Paraguayan Star Shot In Head In Mexico City: Salvador Cabanas, a forward for the Mexican team Club America and star player for Paraguay's World Cup team, was shot in the head Monday in the bathroom of a Mexico City bar. He is in critical condition, but was conscious when he arrived at a hospital where he was being operated on to remove the bullet. Two suspects have been detained, though motives and other details surrounding the shooting are still unclear.
Blatter Indicates 2018 World Cup Will Go To Europe: FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly stated that a deal is being negotiated for Europe to host the 2018 World Cup. England, Russia and joint bids from Spain and Portugal, and Belgium Netherlands are currently competing to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. This has been a rumor for awhile, but Blatter's confirmation dampens the dreams of Americans hoping to bring the tournament back to the U.S. Our best hope now is getting the World Cup in 2022, but we won't find out until the announcement is made in December.
Rumor: Former WNT Forward Christie Welsh to Washington Freedom: A reliable source tells PSW
that former U.S. Women's National Team forward Christie Welsh will be
signing with the Washington Freedom before the 2010 season. After one
season with St. Louis Athletica, Welsh has reportedly canceled her
tryout with the expansion Philadelphia Independence as she's agreeing
to terms with the Freedom.
VYSA Convention Thank You From PSW: A big thank you to all of you who stopped by our booth at the 2010 VYSA Convention this past weekend. We enjoyed meeting you, and hope you had fun playing a little FIFA10 while you were there. PSW would also like to thank ProTime Sports, who generously donated 10 pairs of GK gloves for us to give away at our booth. We hope you had a great time at the Convention, and don't forget to keep spreading the word about our website and newsletter! You can always submit any local soccer news you have to us at news@potomacsoccerwire.com.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
11:15 AM: St Johnstone v Celtic - LIVE - Setanta - Scotland
2:45 PM: Tottenham v Fulham - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:45 PM: Wolves v Liverpool - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
3:00 PM: Roma v Catania - LIVE - GolTV - Coppa Italia
4:45 PM: Portsmouth v West Ham - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5:00 PM: Bolton v Burnley - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
11:15 AM: Rangers v Heart of Midlothian - DELAY - Setanta - Scotland
2:00 PM: Sevilla v Deportivo - LIVE - GolTV - Copa del Rey
2:30 PM: Chelsea v Birmingham - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:55 PM: Man Utd v Man City - LIVE - Setanta - Carling Cup
4:00 PM: Milan v Udinese - LIVE - GolTV - Coppa Italia
5:00 PM: Blackburn v Wigan - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Thursday, January 28, 2010
2:30 PM: USA v Costa Rica - LIVE - FSC - U20-W CONCACAF
2:45 PM: Inter v Juventus - LIVE - GolTV - Coppa Italia
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=== Tournaments ===
> Southern Soccer Showcase: April 10/11 - U15 to U18G - Winston Salem NC
The Southern Soccer Showcase for girls is a Got Soccer Platinum event
where the best of college and club soccer come together. In conjunction
with the club matches, the ACC Women's Soccer Tournament and other NCAA
matches will be played at BB&T Soccer Park - so your team will be
playing in front of and along side some of the best college coaches and
teams in the nation. Tammy DeCesare, Head Coach at Western Carolina
University will hold several recruiting seminars during the day on
Saturday, April 10th. www.twincitytournaments.com
> 2010 Chesterfield Icebreaker - March 6-7 in Richmond
The Chesterfield Icebreaker is back and ready to host the region's top
teams in the 17th annual tournament. The Icebreaker will be held in
Richmond, VA March 6th and 7th 2010. Clubs bringing multiple teams are
guaranteed acceptance at a discounted rate. The tournament will include
some exciting features including a "Coaches Against the World" match
where participating coaches square off against the United Staff. The
tournament will host a college exhibition game highlighting the area's
most successful college programs. The deadline for applications is
January 29th 2010. For more information on the Icebreaker, visit
www.chesterfieldicebreaker.com. Contact
tournaments@chesterfieldunited.com for questions.
> Prince William Courage Icebreaker Tournament
Prince William Courage will be hosting its annual Icebreaker Tournament
over two weekends this spring. The first weekend will be March 20-21
and will include U11 and U12 Boys only. The first weekend games will be
played on turf fields. The second weekend will be March 27-28 and will
include U9-U19 Girls as well as U9,U10, and U13-U19 Boys. The second
weekend will be played on both turf and quality grass surfaces. The
Icebreaker is one of the largest premier spring preason tournaments in
the Mid-Atlintic region. To register for the tournament go to
http://www.pwsi.org/Icebreaker/index_E.html
> GMU 5th Annual Girls Pre-Season Friendly Scramble - March 6 and 7
This George Mason University Women's Soccer
Fundraiser will take place on our two outdoor lighted Turf Grass
fields. Games will be on either a half field with full sized goals or
full field if age appropriate. Each age group is completed in the same
day and each team is guaranteed 3 matches. Entry Fee is $250 per team
and deadline is February 20. Call (703) 993-3295 to apply today!
=== Camps and Clinics ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break and Summer Residential Camp
Learn the flair and technique that are hallmarks of the Brazilian
soccer experience. Immerse yourself in the Brazilian style of training
and play with Soccer the Brazilian Way's (STBW)
youth soccer training camps. Get ready for the Spring season with
STBW's Spring Break Camp, offered on all-weather turf fields at Long
Park in Haymarket. We offer 1/2 day and full day camps for field
players and keepers, ages 8 to 17. This Summer STBW
will expand to three sessions of our popular residential camp at the
Madeira School in McLean. Train and play in a pristine wooded setting
on a secure campus. Get ready for swimming, zip-line, movie nights,
futsal, and, of course, a lot of soccer with some of the best trainers
in the region. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
The times and dates for the sessions are available on-line at
www.soccerfrombrazil.com You can register there or call us at 301-996-GOAL.
=== Leagues and Events ===
> Champions Fieldhouse U7-U9 Youth Soccer League starts January 30th!
Mini Kickers from Golden Boots; developmental soccer program for kids
ages 4-6 starts February 3rd. Looking to build your individual
offensive skills? Join our Art of Scoring Goals clinic January 30th.
Due to popular demand we added an additional session of The Shooting
and Finishing Clinic with the Montgomery Soccer Academy. Find all of
our programs on www.championsfieldhouse.com or call (301) 838-7403.
=== Tryouts ===
> Real Maryland Super Y League Tryouts Girls U13 & U14
Real Maryland FC will be having tryouts for their Super Y League Girls
Teams in the Age Groups of U13 and U14 on Jan. 31, 2010, 12-2pm MD
Soccerplex Field #18. For the U14's, an additional tryout will be held:
Feb. 7th, 2010, 10:30am-12:30pm in Olney (check back for further field
information). Players born on or after Aug 1, 1996 are eligible for the
Super Y League U13 Team. Players born on or after Aug 1, 1995 are
eligible for the Super Y League U14 Team.
If interested, please send the information below to:
U13's bmenge@comcast.net and U14's rlandismd@yahoo.com
Name, Current and Past Club/ODP/Super
Y-League Teams, D.O.B., Age, Playing Experience, Position(s) Desired
and which Tryouts You Plan To Attend (participation in all tryouts
strongly recommended).
Registration form and Release Form will be sent to you once e-mail
is received. This must be turned in with 1) $50 registration fee prior
to first tryout and 2) two pictures (passport size).
> TSC Maryland Pride Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) tryouts
TSC Maryland Pride women's team that competes in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL)
has announced the dates of their 2010 open tryouts. The first of four
scheduled tryouts is scheduled for January 23rd at Rockburn Park (#5)
from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. All tryouts will be at Rockburn Park (#5) on the
turf field. There is a one-time $50 tryout registration fee payable by
check (to TSC Maryland Pride).
Dates: January 23rd 2:30-4:30pm, January 24th 4:00-6:00pm, January 30th 2:30-4:30pm, and January 31st 4:00-6:00pm.
Location: Rockburn Park - 5400 Landing Road, Elkridge, MD 21075
Tryouts are open for High School, College, former College and
international players. Contact Coach Steve Knapman at
stevek@brit-am.com to request a copy of the "Player Information Form".
Please check back at www.thundersoccerclub.org
or www.mdpridesoccer.com
for updates!
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